On average, Debra Banks rides 13,000 miles per year all on her trusty bicycle. She pedals so much, in fact, that Banks also earned a Mondial Award from Randonneurs USA, which means she’s circumnavigated the entire planet—all 40,000 kilometers of it—on her bicycle. But, all major mileage aside, Banks is also the owner of Rivet Cycle Works, a handcrafted leather saddle company making those multiday, hard-hitting routes a little more comfortable for the backside. Read more about Banks, here!

From menus that blend Cuban and Puerto Rican influence to those that stick to the traditional flair of Spanish-style tapas, Sacramento loves its small plates. Whether its boards of cured meats and fine cheeses, chef’s choice thinly sliced sashimi or a simple bowl of crispy fried chicharrón, the variety of tapas found in the farm to fork capital is both bountiful and mouthwatering. So, check out these top five restaurants to enjoy the best tapas!

Artist, Gioia Fonda’s, #giveafork installation aims to start conversations on food deserts, hunger and solutions in Sacramento's District 5. Read the story and learn how you can get involved! http://tinyurl.com/j9fyj59